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Columnar Poplar - Populus simonii ‘Fastigiata’
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Columnar Poplar - Populus simonii 'Fastigiata'
Few trees deliver vertical impact as decisively as Populus simonii 'Fastigiata'. Its narrow, columnar form commands space upward, not outward, making it the definitive choice for structured screening, boundary definition, and architectural planting where precision matters. Advanced specimens provide immediate height and presence from day one.
Why Columnar Poplar
Vertical form: A strict columnar habit reaching 12–18 metres with minimal lateral spread, ideal where horizontal space is at a premium.
Rapid establishment: One of the fastest-growing screening trees available, delivering privacy and windbreak performance in the shortest timeframe.
Architectural consistency: Naturally maintains its upright shape with little to no corrective pruning, holding its line season after season.
Site adaptability: Tolerates wind exposure, urban conditions, and a wide range of soil types without compromising growth or form.
Seasonal interest: Glossy foliage with pale undersides animates in the breeze; deciduous habit allows winter light penetration where desired.
Ideal Applications
Boundary screening: Fast, vertical privacy along property lines without encroaching on usable space.
Windbreak installation: Effective shelter planting for exposed rural and coastal properties.
Avenue and formal rows: Delivers the strong symmetrical lines sought by landscape architects and designers.
Driveway and entry framing: Creates a sense of arrival and enclosure without overwhelming narrow corridors.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 1.5–3m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 4–6m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring (during dormancy)
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to most soils including clay and sandy loams; prefers moist, well-drained conditions but tolerates wet soils
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two growing seasons to establish a strong root system. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 15–20m
Width: 2–4m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun
Native to: China
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
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Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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